Litigation Attorney - Worker Health & Safety (Remote)

State of Washington Attorney General's Office; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Training and career development

Job summary

The Washington State Attorney General's Office, Labor & Industries Division in Seattle, seeks an Assistant Attorney General to represent LNI in civil litigation across programs such as workers’ compensation, health and safety, and employment standards. The role emphasizes litigation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality legal services in support of the client mission.

The successful candidate will handle diverse matters, enjoy mentoring and professional development, and operate in a

Qualifications

• An interest in primarily litigating worker health and safety cases on behalf of the Department of Labor and Industries before administrative tribunals, superior courts, and in the appellate courts. Prior experience in worker health and safety is not required, but you must be interested in handling such cases;
• An interest in civil litigation, including engaging in discovery, drafting motions and briefs, negotiating with other parties and presenting oral arguments before various courts and tribunals;
• An ability to handle cases electronically, including utilizing electronic files, participating in all-remote or hybrid hearings and trials, and effectively using other electronic case management tools;
• The ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with interested groups and members of the public;
• The desire to participate in a growth-oriented culture that encourages learning and giving and receiving feedback;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills;
• The ability to travel to litigation events throughout the state when needed;
• A commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards;
• A willingness to ask for and offer help in a supportive and collegial environment;
• An ability to manage an active caseload, identify and prioritize tasks, and meet short deadlines;
• A commitment to working in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting direct and cross-examination in hearings and depositions;
• Effectively handling motion practice and discovery;
• Conducting legal research and writing briefs and pleadings
• Interacting with outside parties and stakeholders;
• Negotiating resolutions;
• Presenting arguments orally and in writing; and
• Engaging in superior court practice, including jury trials.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

ABA-accredited law school

WA state bar licensed

Tools

Electronic case management tools

Electronic files

Job description

The Washington State Attorney General's Office, Labor & Industries Division in Seattle, seeks an Assistant Attorney General to represent LNI in civil litigation across programs such as workers’ compensation, health and safety, and employment standards. The role emphasizes litigation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality legal services in support of the client mission.

The successful candidate will handle diverse matters, enjoy mentoring and professional development, and operate in a